Making the Most of Reading Aloud: Practical Strategies for Parents of Young Children is a terrific article recently published by PBS.org with an interesting study. Check out the full article here. Read the Pictures! We especially liked the suggestions for parents and “read the pictures” really jumped out at us as it is a great [Read More…]
Building Children’s Perseverance and Intellectual Growth Through Music…
May 15, 2023 By
Perseverance is a key attribute for children’s intellectual growth and overall development. It is an essential trait that helps children overcome challenges, learn from their mistakes, and achieve success in various aspects of life. In the context of children’s music, perseverance is vital for mastering musical instruments, understanding complex musical concepts, and developing a strong [Read More…]
5 Tips and 2 Music Suggestions Than Can Help Teach Children To Have More Optimism And Resilience…
April 26, 2023 By
Being optimistic at any age fosters a positive mindset as well as the ability to face struggles and persevere life’s challenges. We know this is especially true for our children, who are watching us respond to our challenges, and learning from us everyday. So how do we teach the skill of optimism to our kids? [Read More…]
Creativity is the Skill of the Future and Our Imagination Generation Music Can Help!…
April 1, 2021 By
Forbes.com published a great article by Anna Powers identifying “Creativity” as the skill of the future. Powers looks at technology as a major driving force to our world today, but it is the following few lines that speak the most to us here at GROWING SOUND. “Ultimately a computer lacks imagination or creativity to dream [Read More…]
We Are Making Music That Helps Children Become Good Neighbors…
March 28, 2021 By
A bunch of us on the Growing Sound team grew up with the principles often taught by the late-great FRED ROGERS. We learned so much about critical social and emotional skills that are still with us today. FRED ROGERS did great work that impacted our nation, but it was the work that he did [Read More…]
Using Music With Infants and Toddlers To Brighten Their Mood, Benefit the Brain, and Boost Their Language Skills…
March 20, 2021 By
Back in 2016, ZerotoThree.org published an article by Rebecca Parlakian and Claire Lerner that studied the effects of using Music with Infants and Toddlers. In this article, they explore the many ways that music promotes growth in the various developmental domains and how infant/toddler professionals can use music experiences to support children’s early learning. Check [Read More…]
Music Can Help Kids Make Transitions Much Easier – View a List Back to School Transitions from River City News…
March 1, 2021 By
Our thanks to River City News for sharing these great tips for making back to school transitions easier for children. We LOVE that they included our song, “I Keep A Kiss In My Pocket” in this article. This song promote healthy attachment, one of the 3 protective factors that help build resilience. Read the [Read More…]